The 2025 Report Card: How Students Grade America’s Schools

Students are turning the tables—and handing out the grades this time. ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the findings of the 2025 Report Card: Student Perspective on U.S. Schools, a national survey from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup that asks students in grades 6 through 12 to evaluate their own school experience. From the steady rise in satisfaction with core academics to the continued disconnect between classroom learning and real-world preparation, the results offer both encouragement and a clear call to action. This episode unpacks where schools are making progress, where they’re still falling short, and what students really want from their education.For additional thoughts from Corey, visit coreyalderdice.com.You can also follow him on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube, Instagram, and Threads.